On August 20, 21 and 28, Okayama University DS Club hosted an online
event called “Okadai DX Hackathon” and encouraged participants to
consider Digital Transformation (DX) as a means to solve daily life
problems in campus. Hackathons are typically aimed at software
developers and engineers with the purpose of creating new software or
hardware by the end of the event. However, this online event did not
focus on technical capabilities or completeness, but rather on
creativity and the ability to recognize common problems. Furthermore,
participants were not expected to have programming experience and they
were introduced to NoCode tools and applications during the event. 24
students and staff and faculty members participated over the three days.
Like many other hackathons, the initial stages of the event involved an
ideathon. On the first two days (participants had to sign up for one of
the days), participants were divided into six groups to brainstorm
different issues they commonly experience as part of their daily lives
at Okayama University and come up with possible solutions. Then,
participants had just under a week to turn their proposed solutions into
a reality. On the last day of the hackathon, participants gave
presentations on their progress.
Participants suggested numerous ideas, including finding a way for
people to be able to look up the menu of the day at the university
cafeteria without actually going there in person or changing the system
of entry at the library so that students can go in using a QR code on
their phones. Participants were impressed at the wonderful ideas put
forward by the other teams and many remarked that they learned a lot
over the course of the event.
Okayama University promotes mathematical and data science education for
all students, from liberal arts majors to science majors. As part of the
university’s endeavors, the DS Club hopes to develop initiatives that
go beyond hierarchical and disciplinary boundaries.
●Okayama University DS Club
Established in 2021, the Okayama University DS Club is a student organization that aims to create new value through DS (Data Science) and innovation. Moving beyond hierarchical and disciplinary boundaries, the club incorporates data science and individual learning at university to approach real-life issues. The club hopes to encourage beginners to use data science to solve daily life problems easily and efficiently.
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/news/index_id10513.html
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